Patents by Inventor Zhongrong Yang

Zhongrong Yang has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11926477
    Abstract: The embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a self-service express cabinet and a package delivery method. The self-service express cabinet may include: a cabinet body including a sending window and a chamber, wherein the sending window may be connected with the chamber, and the sending window may be disposed on a surface of the cabinet body; a human-machine interaction device disposed on the cabinet body for information interaction with a user; an inspection device disposed in the chamber and capable of performing security inspection on a package dropped into the chamber for delivery, wherein the inspection device may have a receiving end and an output end, and at least part of the receiving end may be located within a scope of a forward projection of the sending window; and at least one storage component disposed in the chamber and corresponding to the output end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Nuctech Company Limited
    Inventors: Xin Xue, Zhongrong Yang, Qiwang Gao, Bo Tang
  • Publication number: 20200354148
    Abstract: The embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a self-service express cabinet and a package delivery method. The self-service express cabinet may include: a cabinet body including a sending window and a chamber, wherein the sending window may be connected with the chamber, and the sending window may be disposed on a surface of the cabinet body; a human-machine interaction device disposed on the cabinet body for information interaction with a user; an inspection device disposed in the chamber and capable of performing security inspection on a package dropped into the chamber for delivery, wherein the inspection device may have a receiving end and an output end, and at least part of the receiving end may be located within a scope of a forward projection of the sending window; and at least one storage component disposed in the chamber and corresponding to the output end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: Nuctech Company Limited
    Inventors: Xin Xue, Zhongrong Yang, Qiwang Gao, Bo Tang
  • Publication number: 20200326447
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a collimator and a collimator mounting device and method, which belong to the technical field of accessories of the X-ray security inspection machine. The collimator comprises a T-shaped base plate and two lead plates, wherein the two lead plates are arranged side by side and in parallel to each other, and are fixed on a longitudinal plate of the T-shaped base plate and extends to a transverse plate of the T-shaped base plate. The collimator is inserted obliquely into a shielding box, with a gap between the two lead plates in the collimator aligned with a first ray opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Ximeng Li, Qinchan Wang, Zhongrong Yang, Jinyu Zhang
  • Patent number: 10275734
    Abstract: The invention discloses an integrated security inspection system, comprising: a server, an information input unit in an information input area, a tray distributing and associating unit and a security inspection imaging and sorting unit in a baggage check area. The tray distributing and associating unit distributes a tray with an identifier to a piece of baggage. The information input unit obtains and sends information of a person to the server. The tray distributing and associating unit obtains and sends information of the person and the identifier of the tray to the server, which processes them to generate a first association information. The security inspection imaging and sorting unit checks the baggage to obtain a security image, read the identifier, and send them to the server, which processes them to generate a second association information. The server matches and stores the information of the person with information of the security image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Nuctech Company Limited
    Inventors: Bo Tang, Zhongrong Yang, Zhiqiang Chen, Yuanjing Li, Qinchan Wang, Long Tian, Yanxiang Xu
  • Patent number: 10042080
    Abstract: X-ray scanning methods and systems are provided in embodiments of the present inventions. According to one illustrative implementation, an exemplary method may comprise: collecting background data when no X-ray is emitted; collecting air data when X-rays are emitted and there is no object to be scanned in an inspection channel; scanning an object to collect original scanning data; and preprocessing the original scanning data according to the background data and the air data to acquire scanned image data. In some embodiments, when performing an X-ray scanning of a static object, implementations may measure the background data and the air data and process the scanning data, thereby solving noise issues caused by mechanical vibration and thus improving the measurement accuracy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: NUCTECH COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Qiang Wang, Jing Ma, Zhongrong Yang
  • Publication number: 20160299250
    Abstract: X-ray scanning methods and systems are provided in embodiments of the present inventions. According to one illustrative implementation, an exemplary method may comprise: collecting background data when no X-ray is emitted; collecting air data when X-rays are emitted and there is no object to be scanned in an inspection channel; scanning an object to collect original scanning data; and preprocessing the original scanning data according to the background data and the air data to acquire scanned image data. In some embodiments, when performing an X-ray scanning of a static object, implementations may measure the background data and the air data and process the scanning data, thereby solving noise issues caused by mechanical vibration and thus improving the measurement accuracy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Qiang WANG, Jing MA, Zhongrong YANG
  • Publication number: 20160189096
    Abstract: The invention discloses an integrated security inspection system, comprising: a server, an information input unit in an information input area, a tray distributing and associating unit and a security inspection imaging and sorting unit in a baggage check area. The tray distributing and associating unit distributes a tray with an identifier to a piece of baggage. The information input unit obtains and sends information of a person to the server. The tray distributing and associating unit obtains and sends information of the person and the identifier of the tray to the server, which processes them to generate a first association information. The security inspection imaging and sorting unit checks the baggage to obtain a security image, read the identifier, and send them to the server, which processes them to generate a second association information. The server matches and stores the information of the person with information of the security image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Bo TANG, Zhongrong YANG, Zhiqiang CHEN, Yuanjing LI, Qinchan WANG, Long TIAN, Yanxiang XU
  • Patent number: 8382408
    Abstract: A trailer system for inspecting a vehicle inspection includes a trailer having a trailer body, the trailer bearing a vehicle to be inspected, a turning member rotatably provided on an upper surface of the trailer for abutting against wheels of the vehicle to be inspected that has halted on the trailer, and a turning plate rotation driving mechanism provided on the trailer for driving the turning plate to turn toward the upper surface of the trailer. The trailer system can trail the trailer with various loads passing through an inspection system such as a scanning passage, while bearing a heavy load, and maintaining the strength and rigidity thereof without damaging the vehicle to be inspected. A radiation imaging inspection system includes the trailer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Nuctech Company Limited
    Inventors: Shangmin Sun, Zhongrong Yang, Nan Jiang, Guang Yang
  • Patent number: 8207502
    Abstract: Disclosed is a relocatable vehicle inspection system. The relocatable vehicle inspection system includes a radiation source for radiating radials; a detection array for receiving the radials from the radiation source, so that an image of the cargo on the vehicle to be inspected may be obtained; a moving device on which the radiation source and the detection array are disposed; and a ramp-platform device. The ramp-platform device includes first and second intermediate parts (6a, 6b); first, second, third and fourth ramp parts (4a1, 4a2, 4b1, 4b2); first, second, third and fourth transitional parts (5a1, 5a2, 5b1, 5b2). The first and second transitional parts can be foldably or removably connected to the first intermediate part, and the third and fourth transitional parts can be foldably or removably connected to the second intermediate part. The said ramp-platform device can be placed onto or removed away from the moving device under disassembling and folding conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Nuctech Company Limited
    Inventors: Zhongrong Yang, Hui Meng, Nan Jiang, Shangmin Sun
  • Patent number: 8060965
    Abstract: Disclosed is a ramp-platform device for an on-board relocatable small vehicle inspection system. The ramp-platform device includes a connection frame having a rectangular shape and defining therein an inner space, first and second intermediate parts which are disposed in parallel with each other and at two opposite sides of the connection frame, first to fourth ramp parts having a substantially triangle shaped longitudinal section. The first and second ramp parts are removably connected to the two opposite ends of the first intermediate part separately, and the third and fourth ramp parts are removably connected to the two opposite ends of the second intermediate part separately. The height of a top end of the first to the fourth ramp parts is substantially equal to the height of the first and second intermediate parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Nuctech Company Limited
    Inventors: Zhongrong Yang, Hui Meng, Nan Jiang, Shangmin Sun
  • Publication number: 20110266447
    Abstract: Disclosed is a relocatable vehicle inspection system. The relocatable vehicle inspection system includes a radiation source for radiating radials; a detection array for receiving the radials from the radiation source, so that an image of the cargo on the vehicle to be inspected may be obtained; a moving device on which the radiation source and the detection array are disposed; and a ramp-platform device. The ramp-platform device includes first and second intermediate parts (6a, 6b); first, second, third and fourth ramp parts (4a1, 4a2, 4b1, 4b2); first, second, third and fourth transitional parts (5a1, 5a2, 5b1, 5b2). The first and second transitional parts can be foldably or removably connected to the first intermediate part, and the third and fourth transitional parts can be foldably or removably connected to the second intermediate part. The said ramp-platform device can be placed onto or removed away from the moving device under disassembling and folding conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: Zhongrong Yang, Hui Meng, Nan Jiang, Shangmin Sun
  • Patent number: 7848485
    Abstract: For a radiation imaging inspection system, apparatus, and/or method, the system, particularly a trailer security inspection system, includes a protective wall forming an inspection passage for passage of a trailer, a radiation imaging system effecting security inspection of the trailer passing through the inspection passage, and a fraction arrangement for hauling the trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignees: Nuctech Company Limited, Tsinghua University
    Inventors: Haifeng Hu, Zhiqiang Chen, Yuanjing Li, Chuanxiang Tang, Hua Peng, Zhizhong Liang, Zhongrong Yang, Shangmin Sun, Yaohong Liu, Jinyu Zhang, Qingjun Zhang, Haitao Jiang, Yanli Deng, Xiang'an Qi, Meng Wang, Haihong Sun
  • Publication number: 20100028099
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a trailer system for inspecting a vehicle inspection, comprising: a trailer having a vehicle body, the trailer bearing a vehicle to be inspected; a turning plate mechanism rotatably provided on an upper surface of the trailer for abutting against wheels of the vehicle to be inspected halting on the trailer; and a turning plate rotation driving mechanism provided on the trailer for driving the turning plate to turn toward the upper surface of the trailer. The trailer system can trail vehicle with various loads passing through an inspection system such as a scanning passage, while bearing heavy load, maintaining the strength and rigidity thereof without damaging the vehicle to be inspected. In addition, the present invention further discloses a radiation imaging inspection system having the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: NUCTECH COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Shangmin Sun, Zhongrong Yang, Nan Jiang, Guang Yang
  • Patent number: 7642526
    Abstract: The present invention discloses direction correcting apparatus and method thereof for a movable radiation inspecting system having a moving device. The direction correcting apparatus comprises: a direction detecting device for detecting a moving direction of the moving device and generating a detecting signal indicating the moving direction; a direction control device for controlling the moving direction of the moving device; and a control unit for calculating a deviation value between the moving direction and the predetermined direction based on the detected signal received from the direction detecting device, and the direction control device is driven according to the deviation value to correct the moving direction to the predetermined direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignees: Nuctech Company Limited, Tsinghua University
    Inventors: Xining Xu, Shangmin Sun, Zhongrong Yang, Hua Peng, Guang Yang, Haifeng Hu, Zhijun Li
  • Publication number: 20090136004
    Abstract: For a radiation imaging inspection system, apparatus, and/or method, the system, particularly a trailer security inspection system, may include a protective wall forming an inspection passage for passage of a trailer, a radiation imaging system effecting security inspection of the trailer passing through the inspection passage, and a traction arrangement for hauling the trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Haifeng HU, Zhiqiang CHEN, Yuanjing LI, Chuanxiang TANG, Hua PENG, Zhizhong LIANG, Zhongrong YANG, Shangmin SUN, Yaohong LIU, Jinyu ZHANG, Qingjun ZHANG, Haitao JIANG, Yanli DENG, Xiang'an QI, Meng WANG, Haihong SUN
  • Patent number: 7497618
    Abstract: A mobile vehicle inspection system includes a moving device; a driving device for driving the moving device to move during scanning inspection; a radiation source disposed on the moving device for emitting a ray; a rotary table pivotally disposed on the moving device; an upright post installed on the rotary table at a lower end of the upright post; transverse detector beam having an end connected with an upper end of the upright post; the upright detector beam having an upper end connected with the other end of the transverse detector beam, and extending downwards from the other end of the transverse detector beam so that the upright post, the transverse detector beam and the upright detector beam constitute a frame of a substantial inverted ā€œUā€ shape, a ray emitted from the radiation source so as to inspect a vehicle to be inspected which passes through the inverted-ā€œUā€-shaped frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Nuctech Company Limited
    Inventors: Zhiqiang Chen, Kejun Kang, Haifeng Hu, Yuanjing Li, Hua Peng, Chuanxiang Tang, Shangmin Sun, Yinong Liu, Jianmin Li, Junli Li, Li Zhang, Yaohong Liu, Nan Jiang, Zhongrong Yang, Tao Wang
  • Patent number: 7475866
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a pulling device for a container inspection system including a pulling vehicle (1) arranged inside an inspection passage, a winch (5) and wire tension mechanisms (6,6?). Front and rear ends of the pulling vehicle are connected to a wire rope so as to drive the pulling vehicle to move back and forth inside the inspection passage. The wire rope connected to front and rear ends of the pulling vehicle is wound around a wire tension mechanism arranged at front and rear ends of the inspection passage and is turned around by a swerving pulley (2) which is positioned at the same horizontal plane as that of the wire rope, the pulling vehicle, and the wire tension mechanisms, then the wire rope passes through the vertical pulley block, and finally it is connected to a single winding drum (4) of the winch (5) and wound around the single winding drum (4) respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignees: Nuctech Company Limited, Tsinghua University
    Inventors: Bin Hu, Shangmin Sun, Guang Yang, Yucheng Wu, Zhongrong Yang, Nan Jiang, Wanquan Shen, Jianjun Su
  • Publication number: 20080235886
    Abstract: Disclosed is a ramp-platform device for an on-board relocatable small vehicle inspection system. The ramp-platform device includes a connection frame having a rectangular shape and defining therein an inner space, first and second intermediate parts which are disposed in parallel with each other and at two opposite sides of the connection frame, first to fourth ramp parts having a substantially triangle shaped longitudinal section. The first and second ramp parts are removably connected to the two opposite ends of the first intermediate part separately, and the third and fourth ramp parts are removably connected to the two opposite ends of the second intermediate part separately. The height of a top end of the first to the fourth ramp parts is substantially equal to the height of the first and second intermediate parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Zhongrong Yang, Hui Meng, Nan Jiang, Shangmin Sun
  • Publication number: 20080197293
    Abstract: The present invention discloses direction correcting apparatus and method thereof for a movable radiation inspecting system having a moving device. The direction correcting apparatus comprises: a direction detecting device for detecting a moving direction of the moving device and generating a detecting signal indicating the moving direction; a direction control device for controlling the moving direction of the moving device; and a control unit for calculating a deviation value between the moving direction and the predetermined direction based on the detected signal received from the direction detecting device, and the direction control device is driven according to the deviation value to correct the moving direction to the predetermined direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicants: NUCTECH COMPANY LIMITED, TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Xining Xu, Shangmin Sun, Zhongrong Yang, Hua Peng, Guang Yang, Haifeng Hu, Zhijun Li
  • Patent number: 7367764
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a reversible plate positioning device for a stationary radiation imaging trailer system, comprising a left platform (7-1) and a right platform (7-2) that can be connected with a trailing part (4) of a trailer frame and ground locking part (12), the left platform (7-1) and right platform (7-2) provided with slopes (1) for the uploading of a vehicle to be detected respectively at the front ends and with positioning recesses (9) at the middle of an upper surface, each positioning recess (9) being provided with a wheel-locking device (2), wherein, each wheel-locking device (2) comprises of a pivotable crank plate (10) that is hinged to the positioning recess (9) and can rotates about the pivot axis thereof, a chain (15) connected with the crank plate (10), a pull-rod (14) connected with the chain (15), and a fixing sleeve (6) corresponding to the pull-rod (14), in which a spring (13) is provided in the fixing sleeve (6), and when the vehicle to be detected is located in the positio
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignees: Nuctech Company Limited, Tsinghua University
    Inventors: Ning Li, Kejun Kang, Haifeng Hu, Wanquan Shen, Jianjun Su, Zhongrong Yang, Qitian Miao, Jianmin Li